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San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski celebrates after scoring a goal against Vancouver Canucks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski celebrates after scoring a goal against Vancouver Canucks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Douglas Murray #3 of the San Jose Sharks fights with Aaron Volpatti #15 of the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. The Sharks won the game 4-1. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Douglas Murray #3 of the San Jose Sharks fights with Aaron Volpatti #15 of the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, ... more

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San Jose Sharks right wing Ryane Clowe (29) fights with Vancouver Canucks right wing Zack Kassian (9) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) less

San Jose Sharks right wing Ryane Clowe (29) fights with Vancouver Canucks right wing Zack Kassian (9) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony ... more

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Scott Gomez #23 of the San Jose Sharks battles for control of the puck with Dale Weise #32 of the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. The Sharks won the game 4-1. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Scott Gomez #23 of the San Jose Sharks battles for control of the puck with Dale Weise #32 of the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, ... more

Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider looks back as San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski scored a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. San Jose won 4-1. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) less

Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider looks back as San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski scored a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. San Jose won ... more

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa (3) fights with San Jose Sharks center Andrew Desjardins (10) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. San Jose won 4-1. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) less

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa (3) fights with San Jose Sharks center Andrew Desjardins (10) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. San Jose won ... more

San Jose Sharks left wing T.J. Galiardi (21) battles for the puck in front of the goal against Vancouver Canucks center Andrew Ebbett (25) as Canucks goalie Cory Schneider (35) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) less

San Jose Sharks left wing T.J. Galiardi (21) battles for the puck in front of the goal against Vancouver Canucks center Andrew Ebbett (25) as Canucks goalie Cory Schneider (35) watches during the first period ... more

San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) high-fives teammates after scoring against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) less

San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) high-fives teammates after scoring against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP ... more

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Scott Gomez #23 of the San Jose Sharks controls the puck taking it away from Dale Weise #32 of the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. The Sharks won the game 4-1. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Scott Gomez #23 of the San Jose Sharks controls the puck taking it away from Dale Weise #32 of the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, ... more

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks blocks the shot of Zack Kassian #9 of the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. The Sharks won the game 4-1. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks blocks the shot of Zack Kassian #9 of the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, ... more

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Douglas Murray #3 of the San Jose Sharks fights with Aaron Volpatti #15 of the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. The Sharks won the game 4-1. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Douglas Murray #3 of the San Jose Sharks fights with Aaron Volpatti #15 of the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, ... more

Photo: Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images

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SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Douglas Murray #3 of the San Jose Sharks fights with Aaron Volpatti #15 of the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. The Sharks won the game 4-1. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Douglas Murray #3 of the San Jose Sharks fights with Aaron Volpatti #15 of the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, ... more

Photo: Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images

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SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks blocks the shot of Zack Kassian #9 of the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. The Sharks won the game 4-1. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks blocks the shot of Zack Kassian #9 of the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, ... more

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks is congratulated by teammates Joe Thornton #19, Patrick Marleau #12, Matt Irwin #52, and Logan Couture #39 after Pavelski scored his 2nd goal against the Vancouver Canucks at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. The Sharks won the game 4-1. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Joe Thornton #19 and Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks celebrate defeating the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Joe Thornton #19 and Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks celebrate defeating the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by ... more

San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) works for the puck against Vancouver Canucks defenseman Jason Garrison (5) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) less

San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) works for the puck against Vancouver Canucks defenseman Jason Garrison (5) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP ... more

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Justin Braun #61 of the San Jose Sharks collides with Alexandre Burrows #14 of the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. The Sharks won the game 4-1. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Justin Braun #61 of the San Jose Sharks collides with Alexandre Burrows #14 of the Vancouver Canucks in the third period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, ... more

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Ryane Clowe #29 of the San Jose Sharks fights with Zack Kassian #9 of the Vancouver Canucks in the first period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Ryane Clowe #29 of the San Jose Sharks fights with Zack Kassian #9 of the Vancouver Canucks in the first period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, ... more

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Ryane Clowe #29 of the San Jose Sharks fights with Zack Kassian #9 of the Vancouver Canucks in the first period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Ryane Clowe #29 of the San Jose Sharks fights with Zack Kassian #9 of the Vancouver Canucks in the first period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, ... more

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Antti Niemi #31 and Marc-Edouard Vlasic stops the rebound shot of Zack Kassian #9 of the Vancouver Canucks in the first period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Antti Niemi #31 and Marc-Edouard Vlasic stops the rebound shot of Zack Kassian #9 of the Vancouver Canucks in the first period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San ... more

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks is congratulated by teammates after he scored a goal against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks is congratulated by teammates after he scored a goal against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period of their game at HP Pavilion on January ... more

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Ryane Clowe #29 of the San Jose Sharks fights with Zack Kassian #9 of the Vancouver Canucks in the first period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Ryane Clowe #29 of the San Jose Sharks fights with Zack Kassian #9 of the Vancouver Canucks in the first period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, ... more

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Dan Hamhuis #2 of the Vancouver Canucks passes the puck past Tommy Wingels #57 of the San Jose Sharks in the first period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Dan Hamhuis #2 of the Vancouver Canucks passes the puck past Tommy Wingels #57 of the San Jose Sharks in the first period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San ... more

San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun (61) is checked into the boards by Vancouver Canucks left wing Aaron Volpatti (15) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) less

San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun (61) is checked into the boards by Vancouver Canucks left wing Aaron Volpatti (15) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, ... more

San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31), of Finland, looks back into the net after Vancouver Canucks center Alex Burrows, not seen, scored a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) less

San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31), of Finland, looks back into the net after Vancouver Canucks center Alex Burrows, not seen, scored a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, ... more

Vancouver Canucks center Alex Burrows (14) celebrates with left wing Chris Higgins (20) after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) less

Vancouver Canucks center Alex Burrows (14) celebrates with left wing Chris Higgins (20) after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., ... more

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Patrick Marleau #12 of the San Jose Sharks battles for control of the puck with Jason Garrison #5 of the Vancouver Canucks in the second period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Patrick Marleau #12 of the San Jose Sharks battles for control of the puck with Jason Garrison #5 of the Vancouver Canucks in the second period of their game at HP Pavilion on ... more

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SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Patrick Marleau #12 of the San Jose... Photo-4096427.55807 - GreenwichTime

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San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun (61) is tripped by Vancouver Canucks center Alex Burrows (14) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) less

San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun (61) is tripped by Vancouver Canucks center Alex Burrows (14) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony ... more

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Cory Schneider #35 of the Vancouver Canucks blocks the shot of Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks in the second period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Cory Schneider #35 of the Vancouver Canucks blocks the shot of Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks in the second period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San ... more

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Martin Havlat #9 of the San Jose Shark controls the puck keeping it away from Kevin Bieksa #3 of the Vancouver Canucks in the second period of their game at HP Pavilion on January 27, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) less

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 27: Martin Havlat #9 of the San Jose Shark controls the puck keeping it away from Kevin Bieksa #3 of the Vancouver Canucks in the second period of their game at HP Pavilion on January ... more

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (39) works against Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler (23), of Sweden, for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. San Jose won 4-1. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) less

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (39) works against Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler (23), of Sweden, for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Jan. ... more